Facilities Operations Manager

Layup Parts•Huntington Beach, CA

About The Position

Layup Parts is a manufacturing technology company using proprietary software, automation, and advanced manufacturing systems to shorten manufacturing lead times. The Facilities Operations Manager will help maintain the facilities that support the company’s work for customers in aerospace, defense, robotics, and other industries. This role is suited to a versatile facilities professional who takes pride in keeping the workplace polished, operational, and ready for employees and visitors.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in workplace or facilities services in a larger environment, described as 100–200 employees and facilities of 100,000 square feet or more.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Strong time management and multitasking skills, with a natural sense of urgency.
A sharp eye for detail and the ability to identify issues early.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to build processes, maintain standards, and manage multiple priorities.
Proactive problem-solving skills, including assessing situations, finding solutions, and engaging appropriate resources.
Experience managing vendors, maintenance programs, and facility operating budgets.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations, to comply with U.S. Government export regulations.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with security best practices for ITAR-regulated facilities.
Experience implementing facility management or preventive maintenance systems.
Experience developing annual operating budgets and long-term maintenance forecasts.

Responsibilities

Manage facilities vendors, including janitorial, security, beverage, pantry, office supply, waste management, and utility providers; monitor their performance through routine facility walkthroughs.
Define scopes of work, prepare requests for quotes, and award facilities contracts, with support from the Construction/Facilities Manager and Procurement team.
Oversee day-to-day facility operations, ensuring the space is clean, organized, stocked, and ready for visitors.
Serve as the first point of contact for facilities tickets, issues, and repair requests, and coordinate resolutions.
Lead front-of-house security and reception to create a welcoming and organized visitor experience.
Support space planning as the company grows.
Manage furniture projects from planning through delivery and setup.
Coordinate on-site logistics for machine and equipment deliveries and installations while minimizing disruption to operations.
Identify and implement improvements to facility reliability, cost efficiency, and scalable processes.
Develop response plans, service relationships, and contingency procedures for critical building utilities to help keep production running.